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cognitive structure

cognitive structure Cognitive structure is the way a person interprets situations and organizes experience through beliefs and knowledge.

Cognitive structure is the way a person interprets situations and organizes experience through beliefs and knowledge. In this sense, it helps shape mood and behavior by influencing how the person feels and acts.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” (D015928).
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